U.S. lacks high-speed rail while five nations built functioning networks
60 Minutes examines why Morocco, Serbia, China, Japan, and Western Europe operate high-speed rail systems while the United States has none. California's bullet train project remains incomplete after decades of planning and billions in spending. American infrastructure policy prioritizes car-dependent systems over rail investment, affecting transit options and economic competitiveness for citizens. The comparison highlights divergent national priorities in transportation infrastructure spending.
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- April 9, 2026 at 8:24 PM PDT
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